Andy Leonard : Software Businesshttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/tags/Software+Business/default.aspxTags: Software BusinessenCommunityServer 2.1 SP2 (Build: 61129.1)SQL in the City Event Dates Announced!http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/2013/05/18/sql-in-the-city-event-dates-announced.aspxSat, 18 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:49103andyleonard0http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/comments/49103.aspxhttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/commentrss.aspx?PostID=49103Red Gate rocks. If you didn’t know that already, you know it now. The latest evidence to support this claim is the publication of the schedule for US SQL in the City events. They are: 9 Oct – Pasadena 11 Oct – Atlanta 14 Oct – Charlotte Registration for...(<a href="http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/2013/05/18/sql-in-the-city-event-dates-announced.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://sqlblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=49103" width="1" height="1">CommunityDeveloper CommunitySoftware BusinessSQL ServerSQL Server CommunityPush The Pebblehttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/2012/04/02/push-the-pebble.aspxMon, 02 Apr 2012 11:00:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:42631andyleonard3http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/comments/42631.aspxhttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/commentrss.aspx?PostID=42631Introduction This post is the fifty-fifth part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page . This post is about starting something. Today is the First Day… … of something. Somewhere,...(<a href="http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/2012/04/02/push-the-pebble.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://sqlblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=42631" width="1" height="1">Doing Software RightEMPs (Expensive Management Practices)Software BusinessTrick Questionhttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/2012/03/27/trick-question.aspxTue, 27 Mar 2012 11:00:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:42501andyleonard23http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/comments/42501.aspxhttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/commentrss.aspx?PostID=42501Introduction This post is the fifty-fourth part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page . This post is about you. Me? Yep, you. Two questions: What is your job title? (&lt;—Not...(<a href="http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/2012/03/27/trick-question.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://sqlblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=42501" width="1" height="1">Doing Software RightEMPs (Expensive Management Practices)Software BusinessManaging Confidencehttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/2012/03/22/managing-confidence.aspxThu, 22 Mar 2012 11:00:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:42437andyleonard1http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/comments/42437.aspxhttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/commentrss.aspx?PostID=42437Introduction This post is the fifty-third part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page . This post is about inspiring others. Hot Chicks - Baby chickens beneath a warming lamp…...(<a href="http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/2012/03/22/managing-confidence.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://sqlblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=42437" width="1" height="1">EMPs (Expensive Management Practices)Software BusinessQ: How Many Calls From Work While on Vacation is Too Many?http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/2012/03/12/q-how-many-calls-from-work-while-on-vacation-is-too-many.aspxMon, 12 Mar 2012 11:00:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:42238andyleonard3http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/comments/42238.aspxhttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/commentrss.aspx?PostID=42238A: One. &#160; P.S. This post is the fifty-second part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page . This post is about how to quickly and efficiently get the employees you need...(<a href="http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/2012/03/12/q-how-many-calls-from-work-while-on-vacation-is-too-many.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://sqlblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=42238" width="1" height="1">EMPs (Expensive Management Practices)Software BusinessCreating is Hardhttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/2011/08/12/creating-is-hard.aspxFri, 12 Aug 2011 11:00:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:37570andyleonard1http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/comments/37570.aspxhttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/commentrss.aspx?PostID=37570Introduction This post is the forty-seventh part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page . This post is about creation. Creating is Hard Work Building something from nothing...(<a href="http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/2011/08/12/creating-is-hard.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://sqlblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=37570" width="1" height="1">Developer CommunityEMPs (Expensive Management Practices)Software BusinessEvil is Easyhttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/2011/08/10/evil-is-easy.aspxWed, 10 Aug 2011 11:00:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:37571andyleonard3http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/comments/37571.aspxhttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/commentrss.aspx?PostID=37571Introduction This post is the forty-sixth part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page . This post is about destruction. “As a matter of cosmic history, it has always been...(<a href="http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/2011/08/10/evil-is-easy.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://sqlblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=37571" width="1" height="1">EMPs (Expensive Management Practices)Software BusinessPicking a Metrichttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/2011/08/08/picking-a-metric.aspxMon, 08 Aug 2011 11:00:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:37557andyleonard0http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/comments/37557.aspxhttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/commentrss.aspx?PostID=37557Introduction This post is the forty-fifth part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page . This post is about measurement. What They Like A local fast-food establishment measures...(<a href="http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/2011/08/08/picking-a-metric.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://sqlblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=37557" width="1" height="1">EMPs (Expensive Management Practices)Software BusinessOutlasting Outrageous Oppositionhttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/2011/07/27/outlasting-outrageous-opposition.aspxWed, 27 Jul 2011 11:00:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:37342andyleonard1http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/comments/37342.aspxhttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/commentrss.aspx?PostID=37342Introduction This post is the forty-fourth part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page . This post is about responding to outrageous opposition. Opposition Happens As I stated...(<a href="http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/2011/07/27/outlasting-outrageous-opposition.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://sqlblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=37342" width="1" height="1">ConsultingEMPs (Expensive Management Practices)LeadershipSoftware BusinessLove Your Enemieshttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/2011/07/21/love-your-enemies.aspxThu, 21 Jul 2011 11:00:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:37161andyleonard4http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/comments/37161.aspxhttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/commentrss.aspx?PostID=37161Introduction This post is the forty-third part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page . This post is about enemies. Opposition is a Clue Don’t believe me? Most worthwhile...(<a href="http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/2011/07/21/love-your-enemies.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://sqlblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=37161" width="1" height="1">EMPs (Expensive Management Practices)Software BusinessThe Last Percenthttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/2011/07/05/the-last-percent.aspxTue, 05 Jul 2011 11:00:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:36590andyleonard3http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/comments/36590.aspxhttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/commentrss.aspx?PostID=36590Introduction This post is the forty-second part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page . This post is about the removing obstacles to performance (in people). People Are Good...(<a href="http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/2011/07/05/the-last-percent.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://sqlblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=36590" width="1" height="1">EMPs (Expensive Management Practices)LeadershipProfessional DevelopmentSoftware BusinessTipping PointMy Name is Andy and I Have an Associates of Applied Science Degreehttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/2011/06/27/my-name-is-andy-and-i-have-an-associates-of-applied-science-degree.aspxMon, 27 Jun 2011 11:00:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:36446andyleonard23http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/comments/36446.aspxhttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/commentrss.aspx?PostID=36446Introduction This post is the forty-first part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page . This post is about the education requirements for job listings. Bachelor’s Degree Required...(<a href="http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/2011/06/27/my-name-is-andy-and-i-have-an-associates-of-applied-science-degree.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://sqlblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=36446" width="1" height="1">EMPs (Expensive Management Practices)Software BusinessValuesEngines of Loss and Gainhttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/2011/06/21/engines-of-loss-and-gain.aspxTue, 21 Jun 2011 11:00:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:36339andyleonard1http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/comments/36339.aspxhttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/commentrss.aspx?PostID=36339Introduction This post is the fortieth part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page . This post is about winning (no really). NASCAR I like watching NASCAR races. On the surface,...(<a href="http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/2011/06/21/engines-of-loss-and-gain.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://sqlblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=36339" width="1" height="1">Developer CommunityEMPs (Expensive Management Practices)Software BusinessVolatilityhttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/2011/06/02/volatility.aspxThu, 02 Jun 2011 11:00:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:35971andyleonard2http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/comments/35971.aspxhttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/commentrss.aspx?PostID=35971Introduction This post is the thirty-ninth part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page . This post is about stability. In My Younger Days... My hair's been longer but it's...(<a href="http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/2011/06/02/volatility.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://sqlblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=35971" width="1" height="1">Software BusinessHow's Your Serve?http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/2011/05/02/how-s-your-serve.aspxMon, 02 May 2011 11:00:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:35302andyleonard2http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/comments/35302.aspxhttp://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/commentrss.aspx?PostID=35302Introduction This post is the thirty-eighth part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page . This post is about serving others. Chief Servant Officer My next job title is going...(<a href="http://sqlblog.com/blogs/andy_leonard/archive/2011/05/02/how-s-your-serve.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://sqlblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=35302" width="1" height="1">LeadershipServingSoftware Business